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Updated April 11, 2024·
earbuds with a focus on very good overall sound quality. If you prefer a wired connection and a detachable boom microphone for clearer calls or gaming, the Antlion Kimura Duo would serve you well, though it falls short with built-in controls and is not the best option for exercise or portable use. On the other hand, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 offers a wireless experience with features like active noise cancelling and sweatproof certification, making them more versatile for various environments including exercise and travel. However, they may not be as comfortable for all users with their medium build compared to the Kimura Duo's large earbud size, and the mic quality is only fair, which might be a consideration for frequent calls or voice chat during gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- The Antlion Kimura Duo has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2.
Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
5.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Antlion Kimura Duo are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
8.4
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Antlion Kimura Duo are both very good for music.
Gaming
8.5
8.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Antlion Kimura Duo are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
4.9
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
7.8
7.7
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both good for TV and video.
Cost
$150
$150
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 costs $150.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $150 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | December 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 4.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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Antlion Kimura Duo
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Peter Susic | February 2023
"Antlion Kimura Duo aren’t packed with features, but the ones they offer, work incredibly well. Especially the boom mic delivers very clean call quality with no distortion. If you explicitly look for gaming in-ear monitors with a reliable microphone, Antlion Kimura Duo are your best option."
Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
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Tim Gideon | December 2023
"The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earphones deliver robust, crisp audio thanks to their combination of xMEMS and dynamic drivers. We're fans of their extensive, high-quality codec options and highly customizable EQ."
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About Antlion
Antlion Audio is an American company based in Oregon. Founded in 2011 by Jimmy Console, an engineer and physician, in order to create and offer better solutions for voice communication, specifically a microphone which could be used with any set of headphones which materialized in the very popular ModMic. The company has since expanded to include a wide variety of wired and wireless products.
About Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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